BIO 1008: Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Syllabus: Spring 2014
Monday: Seminar
Location: D-301 with Mrs. Opsal
(9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
1:00 p.m.)
Tues. & Thur.
Lectures
*Note: Lectures are
on Tuesdays AND
Thursdays each week!
Tuesday-Friday: Lab (A-101)
Tuesday:
9:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Opsal)
2:00 - 4:50 p.m. (Hartford)
Location: D-322 with Ms. Hartford
(9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.)
Location: D-225
Seminar objectives are the focus
during this one-hour period.
Preparing written answers to these
questions prior to class will allow
you to adequately contribute to
discussions as well as better
understand the material.
Time:
Wednesday:
9:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Sherbeyn)
1:00 - 3:50 p.m. (Hartford)
1:00-1:50 p.m.
Mrs. Opsal
Reminder: Lab exams are taken
during your seminar time. Meet
outside A-101 on lab test days (see
course schedule for details).
Thursday:
9:00 - 11:50 a.m. (Johnson)
Friday:
8:00 - 10:50 a.m. (Hartford)
Prerequisites: BIO 1007 with a passing grade; or THM 1206 and THM 1216 with a passing
grade
Instructor Contact Information:
Sue Caley Opsal
Office: B-319; Phone: 224-0412
E-mail: Sue_CaleyOpsal@ivcc.edu
Carmen Hartford
Office: A-315; Phone: 224-0321
E-Mail: Carmen_Hartford@ivcc.edu
Office Hours
Mrs. Opsal
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Lab Supervisor: LeeAnn Johnson
Office: A-310
WEDNESDAY
Phone: 224-0317 or 224-0308
E-mail: LeeAnn_Johnson@ivcc.edu
THURSDAY
Julie Sherbeyn
Office: G-206
FRIDAY
Phone: 224-0475
E-mail: Julie_Sherbeyn@ivcc.edu
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Required Course
Materials
1. Text: Martini, R. 2010. Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. 5th Ed. PearsonBenjamin Cummings, San Francisco. Note: The text comes with Interactive
Physiology CD which is used frequently during the semester. Make sure yours
works, and contact Mrs. Opsal if it doesn’t!
2. Lab Manual: Wise, E. 2012. Selected Labs for BIO 1007/1008 Human
Anatomy & Physiology, 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Boston. The
lab manual comes with 2 years of online access to Anatomy & Physiology
Revealed (APR), a virtual cadaver dissection experience. A code comes with
your lab manual to access APR. Don't lose it!
3. Lab Checklists and Lecture PowerPoint packets: For purchase in the IVCC
Bookstore for a small fee. It will be helpful to purchase a 3-ring binder for class
notes and a separate section (or notebook) for answering seminar questions.
**Optional materials (AP Atlases, study guides, etc...) are also available for
purchase in the IVCC Bookstore.**
My Web Page at www2.ivcc.edu/caley has additional resources to help you succeed!
1. Course Syllabus (this document) and Current Schedule
2. Lecture Outlines: Provide an outline of subject matter included in each chapter. These are
most useful for note-taking before or after lecture or seminar.
3. Blackboard: For quizzing, testing, and assignments.
4. Seminar Objectives: A list of questions covering the most important material for each
unit. They are used as a basis for seminar discussions each week and come with the
PowerPoint packet in the bookstore.
5. Lab Checklists & Extra Help: Extra resources related to the cat dissection here, including
labeled pictures of various cat organ systems and video tutorials.
6. Online Resources: Links to external sources of information
Note: If you need help using computers and accessing the Internet, visit the Student Help
Desk link at www.ivcc.edu/crc or talk to the staff in the Learning Commons in LRC-D.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes: The student will…
1. Develop an understanding of the relationships of anatomical structures with their functions.
2. Relate organ systems of the human body to their specific homeostatic functions.
3. Develop laboratory skills in anatomical dissection (using the cat and human cadaver),
microscopy, and scientific instrumentation.
4. Become prepared for more advanced work in anatomy and physiology.
5. Develop and encourage in others a lifetime curiosity and interest concerning practical
applications of anatomy and physiology in medicine and
research.
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WELCOME TO BIO 1008! The information that follows will provide you
with answers to frequently asked questions about this class. Please keep this
with your lecture materials and refer to it periodically throughout the
semester. I am very happy that you have decided to enroll in this class and
hope you enjoy learning it as much as I enjoy teaching it!
COURSE POLICIES
1. Attendance and Student Withdrawal Policies: Attendance is taken during each class
period (lecture, seminar, and lab). I reserve the right to withdraw any student who has
shown poor or inconsistent attendance (4 or more absences from any combination of
lecture, seminar or lab) or who exhibits undesirable classroom conduct. If you miss an
exam due to illness, in order to make up the exam, you must get a note from your physician,
verifying the reason for the absence. Missed quizzes may not be made up under any
circumstance. Students may withdraw from a class by contacting their instructor, the
Admissions and Records office, or by using their WebAdvisor account. Be sure to give your
instructors adequate notice by requesting the withdrawal before Thursday, April 10, 2014.
A note about inclement weather or emergency: If you feel there is a possibility the college
may cancel classes due to weather, you can tune in to WLPO 1220 AM or check the college web
site (www.ivcc.edu). You can also sign up for text alerts that notify you of such cancellations.
Go to the IVCC website and click on Cancellations and Closings on the home page, then select
IVCC Alerts. Individual class cancellations are posted to the website daily.
In case of emergency, please be aware of the location of all exits from the classroom and know
where to proceed if a fire or tornado alarm sounds during class. You may need to quickly and
safely evacuate the building or, in the case of a tornado, move to the lower level of main campus,
should such an emergency or drill take place. Emergency procedures are posted near the
doorway of each classroom on main campus. In the case of a medical emergency, you can dial
911 from any campus phone.
2. Classroom Etiquette Policy: IVCC has adopted official policies which address student
rights, academic integrity, and student code of conduct. These policies are outlined in the IVCC
Student Handbook and they address such things as cheating, harassment, and verbal abuse.
Please refer to the handbook for details. The use of cell phones, iPods, and other related
electronic devices during class is allowed only with instructor permission. Having
conversations with your neighbors while others are trying to listen is a distraction to others.
These behaviors interfere with student learning and will not be tolerated. Be courteous to your
fellow students and only discuss relevant course information when asked to do so by your
instructor.
3. Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any student caught cheating will automatically receive a
ZERO for that exam or quiz and will be subject to withdrawal from the course at the discretion
of the instructor.
4. Last Date to Withdraw from Classes: The final day to withdraw from the course is
Thursday April 10, 2014. You can withdraw by contacting me, the Admissions and Records
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office, or through your WebAdvisor account. Please give instructors ample notice so the
paperwork can be processed in a timely manner. It is not advisable to stop attending class and
assume your instructor will withdraw you for poor attendance or other reasons, particularly if it
is right before the withdrawal date.
5. Lecture Exams: Exams are not cumulative and each exam covers only the material
presented since the previous exam. Lecture exams are taken in Blackboard in Room A-208.
During exams and quizzes, you will not be allowed to have electronic devices on your
person. This includes, but is not limited to cell phones, iPods, tablets, and other devices.
No food or drink (not even a bottle of water) is allowed during exams. More information on
testing will be forthcoming.
Policy Regarding Missed Lecture Exams: Excusably missed exams, i.e. those due
to illness or unforeseen emergencies that can be documented in writing, may be
made up with my approval. To qualify for a make-up exam, you must contact me
explaining why you missed the test within 48 hours following the scheduled exam.
Make-up lecture exams will be 100% ESSAY. All make-up exams will be given
in the Assessment Center. Students must call the Assessment Center, 815-224-0552
to make an appointment to take the exam during center hours. You must have a
photo ID with you in order to take the exam.
*Note: Do not assume because you missed an exam you will be allowed to make up
the exam. Your instructor determines whether a make-up will be allowed. Always
keep your instructor informed about your absences.
6. Grade Policies: Methods of instruction include lectures, laboratories, video/computer
demos and assignments, demonstrations, group discussions, in-class exercises, written
assignments, and possible guest speakers. Students will be evaluated based on total points from
lecture and lab exams, lecture quizzes, and assignments.
Grade distribution will be as follows:
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4 Lecture Exams 400 pts. (total)
4 Lab Practicals 400 pts. (total)
Assignments/Quizzes: ~ 100 pts.
Note: Missed lecture quizzes and
in-class activities for points may
not be made up.
Approximately 900 pts. possible
Course grading scale:
A = 90 - 100 %
B = 80 - 89 %
C = 70 - 79 %
D = 60 - 69 %
F = below 60 %
*In the final evaluation of your grade attendance, attitude, effort, and participation will be taken
into consideration for those students very close to having earned the next higher grade.*
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7. About Lab: The laboratory compliments what is being covered in lecture and seminar.
Participation in cat dissections is required of all students. Your laboratory instructor is
responsible for teaching labs and administering and grading lab exams. The grades are given to
the lecture instructor (Mrs. Opsal) and become part of your overall final grade. A human
cadaver is also used for demonstration purposes.
All lab materials (models, equipment) must remain in the lab. Only atlases and the cat specimen
assigned to your lab group may be checked out. Lab exams (practicals) are scheduled in A-101
(please see course schedule for tentative dates). Students are not allowed in the lab on lab test
day, so be sure to make plans to study ahead of time. A lab practical differs from a traditional
exam. A lab practical consists of identifying structures labeled on models, preserved specimens,
charts, etc... In other words, you are tested on the things you SEE and DO in lab. Due to the
structure of the lab practical, it is in your best interest to visit the lab outside of your
regularly scheduled lab time whenever possible (3-6 additional hours per week is not
unreasonable for most students).
Regular hours for the Biology Lab are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Fridays
from 9:00-3:00. On certain dates, the lab has extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and
Thursdays (not during the week of lab practicals). The two Saturdays prior to each lab practical,
the lab will be open for students, usually from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Check the lab schedule (dates
and times are subject to change).
8. No Food, Drink, Tobacco products, or Children Allowed in the Classroom. The
following quote is taken from IVCC's administrative procedures manual: IVCC supports
families and understands the needs of students who are parents. However, when students bring
their children to class it can create a distraction for the parent as well as for other students and
the instructor. Therefore, students are discouraged from bringing their children to class. In a
case where it is unavoidable, the instructor may grant permission. Under no circumstances are
children permitted in any labs except the Computer Resource Centers, which are subject to
instructor discretion as outlined above. In the interest of all concerned, students should not
leave small children unattended anywhere on campus.
Other Items of Interest
A. Notice to students with disabilities: If you are a student with a cognitive, physical or
psychiatric disability you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test
time, texts on tape, note-taking services, etc.... If you are interested in receiving academic
support services, please contact the Special Populations Office at 224-0284, office B-204 and
inform your instructors. If you are a student with accommodations, please see Mrs. Opsal as
early in the semester as possible to discuss these accommodations.
B. Nursing Students and health professions majors in general must obtain a minimum grade
of a C to receive full course credit.
C. Audit Students: Audit students are required to participate in all exams and quizzes and
must obtain a point total equal to 70% or higher at the end of the course. The same attendance
policy applies to audit students. Please inform your instructor at the start of the semester if you
are auditing.
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D. Interactive Physiology CD: Interactive Physiology (IP) 10-System Suite will be used
during the semester. You can run these programs on campus in the student computer lab, LRCD, or in the biology lab; however, you need to bring your own headphones to hear the
animations.
E. Communicating with Your Instructors: Faculty office hours are reserved for
students. I encourage all students to stop by my office at least once during the semester. My
door is always open to students with problems, questions, or concerns. If you can't make it
during my office hours, the best way to reach me is by e-mail. I am looking forward to getting to
know you all better in the coming months!
Last updated: March 8, 2016
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